US seeks 'alternative path' if no Iran deal, says Rubio
Quick Look
- US Secretary of State Rubio stated Washington will "seek an alternative path" if a "good deal" with Tehran isn't reached, tempering expectations for an immediate breakthrough in the three-month Middle East conflict.
- Oil prices fell 6% on hopes of a peace deal.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The US is seeking a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil and gas transport, which has been subject to blockades. International oil prices have reacted to the developments.
(中央社新德里25日綜合外電報導)美國國務卿盧比歐今天表示,華府若非與德黑蘭達成良好協議,就會「另尋他法」。華府正淡化外界對於這場歷時3個月的中東戰爭能立即取得突破的期望。
美國總統川普昨天透露已指示談判代表不要急於達成任何伊朗協議。盧比歐(Marco Rubio)今天在新德里告訴媒體,華府將先給外交途徑一切成功的機會後,才會尋求「替代方案」。
路透社報導,盧比歐說:「就他們開放海峽、讓海峽重新開放的能力來看,已經可以進入實際、重大且有時間限制的核子談判,希望我們能成功辦到。」
川普昨天在自家社群平台「真實社群」(Truth Social)發文指出,美國在荷莫茲海峽(Strait of Hormuz)對伊朗船隻的封鎖將「封鎖措施仍將全面實行及維持效力,直到協議達成、經確認並簽署」。
德黑蘭當局並未立即做出回應。
但與精銳伊朗革命衛隊(Revolutionary Guards)有關聯的塔斯尼姆通訊社(Tasnim)表示,美國仍在阻撓潛在協議的部分內容,包括德黑蘭當局提出解凍遭凍結資產的要求。
隨著外界對美伊兩國更接近達成和平協議的樂觀情緒升溫,國際油價今天挫跌6%,觸及2週低點。
川普23日表示,華府與德黑蘭已就一項和平協議的諒解備忘錄「大致談妥」,升高了外界對即將達成協議的預期心理。這項和平協議將讓荷莫茲海峽重新開放。
在美伊衝突爆發前,全球約1/5石油與天然氣運輸航經這條重要的戰略水道。
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Further diplomatic efforts will continue between the US and Iran.
Very likely · Within weeks
Oil prices may remain volatile depending on negotiation progress.
Likely · Within weeks
The US may impose further sanctions or take other actions if a deal is not reached.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What constitutes a "good deal" for the US?
- What are the specific "alternative paths" the US might pursue?
- What are the details of the frozen assets dispute?
- What is Iran's official response to Rubio's statement?






